Yanlord Land Group (STU:YLG) Beneish M-Score: -2.92 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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STU:YLG Yanlord Land Group Ltd STU:YLG
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What is Yanlord Land Group Beneish M-Score?

Yanlord Land Group STU:YLG -2.87% 45 Beneish M-Score is -2.92 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:YLG with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.13. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,685 Real Estate companies, Yanlord Land Group ranks better than 81.6% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.92 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Yanlord Land Group's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

STU:YLG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92   Med: -2.17   Max: -1.56
Current: -2.92

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Yanlord Land Group was -1.56. The lowest was -2.92. And the median was -2.17.


Yanlord Land Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yanlord Land Group's Beneish M-Score can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Yanlord Land Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Yanlord Land Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.93 -2.92 -2.18 -2.22 -2.92

Yanlord Land Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.18 0.00 -2.22 0.00 -2.92

Yanlord Land Group Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Yanlord Land Group's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Yanlord Land Group Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Yanlord Land Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Yanlord Land Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Yanlord Land Group Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Yanlord Land Group for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1.623+0.528 * 0.3383+0.404 * 1.1688+0.892 * 0.3649+0.115 * 1.0134
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 2.1047+4.679 * -0.005032-0.327 * 0.9361
=-2.95

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

This Year (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €1,438 Mil.
Revenue was €1,742 Mil.
Gross Profit was €486 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €5,409 Mil.
Total Assets was €11,885 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €378 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €29 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €173 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €4,852 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,662 Mil.
Net Income was €32 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €92 Mil.
Total Receivables was €2,427 Mil.
Revenue was €4,774 Mil.
Gross Profit was €450 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €8,135 Mil.
Total Assets was €15,304 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €451 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €35 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €225 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €6,663 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,297 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(1437.624 / 1742.25) / (2427.238 / 4774.107)
=0.825154 / 0.508417
=1.623

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(450.119 / 4774.107) / (485.547 / 1742.25)
=0.094283 / 0.27869
=0.3383

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (5409.369 + 377.555) / 11885.302) / (1 - (8135.11 + 450.929) / 15304.372)
=0.513102 / 0.438981
=1.1688

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=1742.25 / 4774.107
=0.3649

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(35.462 / (35.462 + 450.929)) / (29.27 / (29.27 + 377.555))
=0.072908 / 0.071947
=1.0134

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(173.171 / 1742.25) / (225.463 / 4774.107)
=0.099395 / 0.047226
=2.1047

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((1661.541 + 4851.908) / 11885.302) / ((2296.582 + 6663.353) / 15304.372)
=0.548026 / 0.585449
=0.9361

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(32.482 - 0 - 92.292) / 11885.302
=-0.005032

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Yanlord Land Group has a M-score of -2.95 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.92 mean?
Yanlord Land Group (STU:YLG) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.92 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Yanlord Land Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Yanlord Land Group ranks #310 out of 1685 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Yanlord Land Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Yanlord Land Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. Based on the distribution chart, Yanlord Land Group ranks #310 out of 1685 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yanlord Land Group has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yanlord Land Group's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Yanlord Land Group ranks #310 out of 1685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Yanlord Land Group in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Real Estate company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Real Estate industry context. However, Beneish M-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Yanlord Land Group and its competitors. Yanlord Land Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yanlord Land Group stock overvalued right now?
Yanlord Land Group (STU:YLG) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.92. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.13, compared to a current price of €0.41 — trading 212.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. Yanlord Land Group's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Yanlord Land Group (STU:YLG), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.92 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Yanlord Land Group (STU:YLG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yanlord Land Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.41 is trading 212.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.13.

Key valuation signals for STU:YLG:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.92
  • GF Value™: €0.13 vs. price of €0.41 (212.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:YLG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yanlord Land Group Business Description

Other Exchanges Z25:Singapore
Address 9 Temasek Boulevard, No. 36-02, Suntec Tower Two, Singapore, SGP, 038989
Yanlord Land Group Ltd is a real estate developer focusing on developing high-end, fully-fitted residential, commercial, and integrated property projects in strategically selected key and high-growth cities in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Singapore. Additionally, it offers property management services for its commercial and residential properties; acquires and holds commercial and integrated properties for rental income; and takes part in certain non-property businesses. The Group's reportable operating segments are: Property development, Property investment and hotel operations, Property management, and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from the Property development segment. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the People's Republic of China (PRC).
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